Day: August 13, 2024

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — An Indonesian national, Muhammad Tinwar, was recently fined $14,000 or faced 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing contraband cigarettes. The case was brought to light during a joint operation known as Operasi S…

BICOL – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Bicol has issued a public warning against Bagong Bansang Maharlika International Inc. (BBMII), a group found to be illegally soliciting investments using the image of President Ferdinand R. Marco…

MANILA – D and L Industries, Inc., the parent company of Chemrez Technologies, the largest biodiesel producer in the Philippines, is experiencing an uptick in orders as clients prepare for the upcoming increase in the mandatory coco methyl ester (CME)…

MANILA – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) announced plans to expand its Libreng Sakay (free ride) program in response to the upcoming three-day nationwide transport strike by groups Manibela and Piston, starting Thursday. This initiative aims to…

BAMBAN, TARLAC – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has served a subpoena to suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo as part of a material misrepresentation case stemming from her candidacy in the May 2022 elections.

According to Philippines New…

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – The provincial government of Negros Occidental has enforced a ban on the sale of illegally obtained fish at its food terminal market, following the recent discovery of approximately 180 kilograms of dynamite-caught fish.

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MANILA – The House of Representatives’ Committee on Legislative Franchises has cleared a significant legislative hurdle by approving the renewal of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s franchise for an additional 25 years.

According to Philippines News A…

MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has received commendation for its innovative use of shredded plastic waste in road construction, a move aimed at improving the durability of national road infrastructure.

According to Phili…

ILOCOS NORTE – A collaborative initiative between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to launch a 28-week feeding program targeting 2,173 elementary students in Ilocos Norte, starting August 19.

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Cagayan de Oro – Eliana Dumalaog clinched the girls’ 10-12 category title after an intense playoff at the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series 4 held at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club. In a dramatic finish, Dumalaog needed two extra holes to defeat h…

ILOILO – In a bid to expand its tourism sector, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. signed Executive Order No. 168 on Tuesday, establishing the ‘Turista sa Barangay’ program, designed to develop villages into vibrant centers of tourism and care for vi…

MANILA – The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) unveiled a new intensive care unit and imaging equipment on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing healthcare quality for Filipinos, including indigent and paying cancer patients.

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